Hurel-Dubois Miles HDM.105

HDM.105
General information
TypeVery high aspect ratio wing research
National originFrance / United Kingdom
ManufacturerH.D. et M. (Aviation), Ltd. (Hurel-Dubois - wings / F.G. Miles Ltd. - fuselage and engines)
Designer
Maurice Hurel
Number built1
History
First flight31 March 1957
Developed fromMiles Aerovan

The Hurel-Dubois Miles HDM.105 was a transport aircraft fitted with very high aspect ratio wings for research purposes, building on research carried out with the Hurel-Dubois HD.10, and a stepping point to the planned production HDM.106 Caravan. The HDM.105/HDM.106 provided the starting point for the design of the Short SC.7 Skyvan.